The Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh had a population of 687,861 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 866,200 by 2025. It has an area of 6,606 sq km and population density of 104 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 901 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 57.43%.The child sex ratio is 897 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 92.85% and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 15.61% urban and 84.39% rural, and urban accounts for 15.61% of the total population.There are a total of 146,043 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Key Fact | Value |
| Total Population 2011 | 687,861 |
| Projected 2025 | 866,200 |
| Density | 104/km² |
| Sex Ratio | 901 |
| Literacy | 57.43% |
Population Historic Data
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 2001 | 559,495 | 29.70 |
| 2011 | 687,861 | 22.94 |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
| 2021 | 822,000 |
| 2025 | 866,200 |
| 2030 | 894,400 |
Sex Ratio Details
| Category | Sex Ratio |
| Total | 901 |
| Child (0-6) | 897 |
| Urban | 903 |
| Rural | 901 |
Literacy Rate
| Group | Literacy % |
| Total | 57.43 |
| Male | 69.33 |
| Female | 44.23 |
Religion Data
| Religion | % | Population |
| Hindu | 92.85 | 638,702 |
| Muslim | 6.02 | 41,396 |
| Sikh | 0.93 | 6,387 |
| Christian | 0.03 | 230 |
| Jain | 0.06 | 379 |
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
| SC | 108,391 | 15.76 |
| ST | 161,448 | 23.47 |
Child Population
- 0-6 age: 116,639 kids
- Male child: 61,490
- Female child: 55,149
- Share: 16.96%
Languages Spoken
- Hindi main language
- Spoken by most folks
Population Density
| Year | Density /km² |
| 2001 | 85 |
| 2011 | 104 |
Urban Rural Split
| Area | Population | % |
| Rural | 580,509 | 84.39 |
| Urban | 107,352 | 15.61 |
Households Count
- Total households: 146,043
- Houseless families: 209
- Houseless people: 1,067
Workforce Facts
- Total workers: 277,455
- Male workers: 183,788
- Female workers: 93,667
- Share: 40.34%
Administrative Setup
- Area: 6,606 sq km
- Towns: 3
- Villages: 582
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sheopur population now? Around 8.66 lakh in 2025.
- Sex ratio in district? 901 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate total? 57.43 percent.
- Most people in rural or urban? 84 percent rural.
- Main religion here? Hindu at 92.85 percent.